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PHLOX DRUMMONDII—Continued. 
RICINUS—Continued. 
Group of Phlox Drummondii. 
Tarlabilis.—Beautitully marbled violet and lilac. Per packet.Scents. 
Choice Mixed.—Ot all the above colors. Per ounce 80 cents; per packet.. .5 cents. 
■ Phlox Drummondii, Grandlflora.—This improvement ol the Phlox over the old 
varieties is in its stronger, compact growth, and larger, rich colored flowers, 
with white centers, admirably relieved by a dark violet eye, which are as freely 
produced as the old sort. One and a half feet. All colors mixed. Price per 
packet.10 cents. 
Phlox Drummondii, Nana.—This new strain ol Phlox is ol a dwarf, compact, 
bushy habit, and makes desirable pot plants, also for bedding out, for ribbon 
iines and massing. Not exceeding ten inches in height...10 cents. 
PERILLA. 
An ornamental-leaved half-hardy annual. Valuable for its foliage, which is a 
deep mulberry color. Fine lor the center ol a bed. 
Perllla Nanklnensls.—Eighteen inches. Per packet.Scents. 
PORTULACA. 
One of the most showy and beautiful of our annuals, with abundant highly colored, 
silver-shaded flowers. For baskets, small beds, masses or edging it is invaluable. 
The plant is dwarf and trailing; about six inches high; leaves small. Succeedsbest 
in a warm, sandy soil, and requires scarcely any water. The double Portulaca is one 
of the most splendid flowers grown, resembling little roses, and though they can¬ 
not be depended on with certainty, yet the 
largest proportion will be 
a splendid display. 
Phlox Drummondii Grandlflora. 
Double Portulaca. 
Portulaca. 
Portulaca, Single.—All colors mixed. .B cents. 
Double, Eose-flowered.—A perfectly double variety as much so as the most perfect 
Rose, and of many brilliant colors, as well as striped.10 cents. 
Grandiflora Flore Pleno.—A bed ol this variety, seen under a mid-day sun, pre¬ 
sents such a glow of brilliant colors as to excite the admiration ol all. The 
flowers are perfectly double, ol the most brilliant scarlet, crimson, white, varie¬ 
gated, buff, yellow, orange and rose colors, adapted to withstand the influences 
of heat and drought. Seed selected from the finest double and semi-double flow¬ 
ers, and cannot fall to give satisfaction. (See Illustration).15 cents. 
Phllipplensls.—A new variety from the Phllippienes, with beautiful gigantic foli¬ 
age. Ten feet. .Scents. 
Tricolor.—Green and brown spotted red fruit, red stalks. Six feet.6 cents. 
Mixed.—Per oz., 50 cents; per packet.6 cents. 
SENSITIVE PLANT. 
Many have heard ol but not seen this most delicate ol all the botanical kingdom; 
so delicate that the leaves Instantly close together on the slightest touch. I can now 
enable every one to raise the curiosity. Start the seeds in a hot-bed or under grass, 
and keep in a pot or set out one foot apart in beds. 
Sensitive Plant, Mimosa Pndica.—Very fine.5 cents. 
SALVIA. 
Very ornamental plants lor beds or borders, growing freely in any light, rich soil, 
from eighteen inches to two feet in height. Their beautiful spikes ol gay flowers are 
produced in great profusion. They will make flue Fall and Winter ornaments for the 
bouse or conservatory. 
Salvia, Splendens.—Scarlet. Large and showy.10 cents. 
Bicolor.—Blue and white. Fine. B cents. 
Patens.—Splendid, deep blue.15 cents. 
Alba.—New white. Very distinct.15 cents. 
Bcemeriana.—Bright scarlet . .5 cents. 
Single Scabiosa. 
SALPIGLOSSIS. 
A tribe of beautiful hall-hardy annuals, with curiously penciled and marbled flow¬ 
ers, producing a striking effect in beds, borders, edgings and ribbons, ol easy culture 
and succeeding in a light, sandy soil. Tall varieties about eighteen inches high, and 
dwarfs about ten to twelve Inches. 
Salpiglossis, Hybrid.—Extra fine, mixed.5 cents. 
SANVITALIA. 
Beautiful free-flowering hardy annuals, ol low, creeping habit, about eighteen 
inches high, bloom continuously through the Summer and Autumn. Fine lor pots, 
baskets, rock-work or edgings. Thin to a loot apart. 
Sanvitaiia, Procumbens Flore Pleno.—Double, bright yellow flowers, plants spread 
and cover a diameter ol two feet.5 cents. 
SAPONARIA. 
Nice little low plants lor borders, covering the ground well, and bearing a mass ol 
little star-like flowers. About six inches in height. 
Saponaria, Mixed.—Rose and white.5 cents. 
SCABIOSA—Mourning Bride. 
One ol our handsomest Summer border plants, producing, in great prolusion, very 
double flowers in a variety of shades and colors. A splendid flower for table bou- 
quet8» etc. Hardy annual. 
Scabiosa^ Fine Mixed.—Extra double, mixed, of all choice colors. Two feet. Per 
packet. 5 cents, 
Candidissinia Alba Pleno.—Double, pure white flowers. One of the best for florists* 
use. Two feet.Scents. 
RICINUS —Castor Bean. 
SCHIZANTHUS. 
This, the royal family among foliage plants, can be used to great advantage to make 
a garden showy, or to beautify a lawn or a yard with a central bed ol striking foli¬ 
age. For such a tropical bed, plant Ricinus in the center, and the outer circle with 
Gannas in variety. Start the plants from seeds in smalt pots. In a greenhouse or hot¬ 
bed, in early March, or plant later in open air, in a dry situation. 
Bicinus, Barbonienslg.—Very large and beautiful foliage. Fifteen feet... .6 cents. 
Sangnlneug.—Blood-red stalks and clusters ol red fruit. Eight feet.6 cents. 
A splendid class of plants, combining elegance of growth with a rich and various- 
colored profusion ol flowers. Fine lor greenhouse decoration in Spring and the flow¬ 
er garden in Summer. Of easy culture; half-hardy annual. Height eighteen inches. 
Fine Mixed Tall Varietieg.—All colors ot the tall-growing varieties.5 cents. 
Papilionacens Butterfly Flower).—A charming new variety of this beautiful flow¬ 
er, resembling some species ol Orchids. The flowers are purple, spotted with 
yellow, orange, crimson, and a black eye.5 cents. 
